AbeBooks book blog

If you were listening to NPR this morning you will have heard James Swanson explaining how Abraham Lincoln was murdered in Ford Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. I loved Swanson’s book, Manhunt, which goes into the killing and the 12-day chase to capture Booth. There is an art to writing these type of history books […]

The 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was born 200 years ago tomorrow, on February 12, 1809. Here are Ten Fun facts About Lincoln. 10. Lincoln under-utilized his pockets Lincoln’s stovepipe top hat served as more than fashionable headwear. He used it to store and carry notes, letters, even bills. Why do they […]